Toscana Nyår

We fly to Italy and take a bus to the famous spa town of Montecatini Terme. In the center we check in at our Grand Hotel Plaza & Locanda Maggiore. We stay here for four nights and later in the evening we get to know each other in connection with a joint dinner, when musical entertainment is also promised.

After breakfast we leave for the art city of Siena where a local guide takes us on a tour. A magnificent example of the city's art treasures is the cathedral, which began construction in 1229. Another of the highlights is Piazza del Campo, the impressive square, where the famous horse race "Palio" takes place twice a year. We eat a joint lunch of a medieval character at a traditional restaurant before continuing the day's excursion to the Chianti Valley. Visitors are constantly fascinated by this landscape with green, rolling hills where olive groves and vineyards spread between medieval villages and majestic palaces. We visit a local winery where we enjoy a wine tasting here in one of the world's most famous wine districts. Back at our hotel, we prepare for tonight's festive New Year's dinner with entertainment.

The new year begins with a quiet day at any pace as we spend time on our own in Montecatini Terme. Here are elegant streets and squares with a good selection for those who just want to stroll, shop or enjoy a cappucino. There are over 50 hectares of parks and gardens to visit and perhaps even one of the city's all spa facilities can attract. A funicular goes up the hill to the medieval Montecatini Alto, where you will also find nice cafes and restaurants. In the evening we meet again at the hotel as it serves Italian traditional dinner with candles and musical entertainment

Today we visit a traditional farmhouse where we are introduced to the Italian culinary art. In the morning we learn that many of Italy's world famous dishes originate in Tuscany. With good guidance and traditional recipes, we prepare today's Tuscan lunch. Satisfied and satisfied, we head to the charming city of Lucca, where the famous composer Giacomo Puccini was born in 1858. The city is sometimes called "The City of the Hundred Churches" and within the four kilometer long ring wall you will undoubtedly find many churches. The historic city center is inviting to stroll on its own and perhaps the Cathedral of San Martino or the Basilica of San Frediano can attract visitors before we return to Montecatini. Dinner in the evening.

After breakfast we have free time before the bus takes us to the airport and our flight home.